Senior Occupational Therapist at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

120680.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational therapy, Clinical assessment, Discharge planning, Case management, Clinical supervision, Mentorship, Quality improvement, Service evaluation, Evidence-based practice, Patient-centred care, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Aged care, Rehabilitation, Community care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Role title: Senior Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Transitional Aged Care Program Role type: Maximum-term, Full-time - until June 2027 Department and location: TACP, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 + Super + Salary Packaging Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About the role Provide advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and evidence-based treatment for clients on the Transitional Aged Care Program in the community. Identify patients’ occupational needs through standardised and functional assessments, designing tailored, patient-centred interventions focused on therapy, discharge planning, and efficient patient flow. Manage cases effectively and independently, liaising with community services, healthcare providers, and support networks to ensure coordinated care and appropriate referrals. Provide specialist advice and mentorship to Occupational Therapists across St Vincent’s and wider networks, contributing to professional development, knowledge sharing, and service excellence. Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations to enhance Occupational Therapy practice within the Transitional Aged Care Program. Educate the Transitional Aged Care Team and other community groups, while responsibly managing occupational therapy equipment and organisational resources. About you You’re a qualified and AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist with a Full Class C Drivers License Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, with strong experience providing clinical supervision and leadership to OTs, support staff and students. Advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills, delivering evidence-based interventions for aged care and chronic/complex clients; extensive experience across sub-acute, rehab and community settings. Strong team collaboration skills within multidisciplinary environments, applying sound clinical judgement and advanced reasoning. Experience initiating, leading and completing quality improvement and service evaluation activities, with the ability to share outcomes effectively. Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave About the hospital A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. How to apply The closing date for applications is 29th April 2026. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based treatments for clients within the Transitional Aged Care Program. Lead quality improvement initiatives while providing mentorship and clinical supervision to staff and students.